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How to Say "This is my aunt" in French
Introduce your aunt in French with 'C'est ma tante.' Perfect for family gatherings or meeting new people.
C'est ma tante.
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Use this when you're introducing your aunt to someone for the first time. It's a simple and direct way to state the relationship.
Alternatives
- Voici ma tante.Use 'Voici' when presenting someone, like gesturing towards them.
- Celle-ci est ma tante.Use this to distinguish her from another aunt if there are multiple people present.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'tante'
The 'an' is a nasal vowel, don't pronounce the 'n' separately. The final 'e' is silent.
Gender agreement
'Tante' is feminine, so you must use 'ma' (my) and not 'mon'.
A small cultural note
In France, family ties are often important, and introducing relatives is a common social courtesy.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say 'this is my uncle' in French?
You would say 'C'est mon oncle.' Remember to use 'mon' because 'oncle' is masculine.
When to use 'c'est' vs 'il est'?
'C'est' is used for introductions and identifying people or things. 'Il est' is used for descriptions or professions.
What's the difference between 'ma tante' and 'ma marraine'?
'Ma tante' means 'my aunt.' 'Ma marraine' means 'my godmother,' who is often an aunt but not always.
